Paraeducator- Regular Instruction

• Assists students individually or in groups to reinforce the learning situation established by the teacher, helping with skills development, reading to younger students and assisting students to effectively use library facilities or assisting in other learning activities. Helps students with self care activities.
• Assists with recreational play and supervision of outdoor activities and field trip experiences. Helps maintain an attractive, neat and safe classroom.
• Obtains, catalogs, stores, distributes, collects, and inventories instructional materials. May assist in the preparation of instructional materials. Maintains bulletin boards, display areas, and interest centers. Sets up, adjusts, cleans, operates, and performs minor maintenance on such apparatus as audiovisual equipment. May visually inspect equipment for damage. Oversees cleanup activities.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks, including collecting money, taking attendance, collecting assignments, and transcribing future home assignments or discussion-related topics on the chalkboard. May be required to type tests, home assignments, supporting instructional material or correspondence. Coverage of classes on a limited basis may occasionally be necessary. May be required to serve as lunch period monitors. May be required to operate a computer, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• HS diploma, or equivalent, plus successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment or 48 college credits required.

• Experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred.

• Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of the educational system.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training programs and learn and operate new software programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate in English using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and spelling.
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software programs. Ability to maintain computer lab and equipment. Ability to work with teachers in assisting and coordinating software programs with student lesson plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Ability to compute intermediate math calculations.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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